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Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture @cujournmedcul.bsky.social · 7h

Wrth ysgrifennu ar gyfer @uk.theconversation.com, mae @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social, @maxwellmodell.bsky.social a @perkinskeighley.bsky.social yn amlinellu'r hyn y mae gwylwyr yn cwyno amdano fwyaf i Ofcom a'r BBC 👇

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Bob Vylan Glastonbury complaints upheld: here’s what viewers complain to Ofcom and the BBC about most

The vast majority of audience complaints are not upheld by the BBC or by Ofcom.

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Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture @cujournmedcul.bsky.social · 7h

Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social, @maxwellmodell.bsky.social and @perkinskeighley.bsky.social outline what viewers complain to Ofcom and the BBC about most 👇

theconversation.com/bob-vylan-gl...

Bob Vylan Glastonbury complaints upheld: here’s what viewers complain to Ofcom and the BBC about most

The vast majority of audience complaints are not upheld by the BBC or by Ofcom.

theconversation.com

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Cas Ⓜ️udde @casmudde.bsky.social · 5h

Came across full versions of two classic books on nationalism, so thought I would share them.

First, my all-time favorite: Eric Hobsbawm's "Nations and Nationalism since 1780."

keimena11.wordpress.com

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 12h

This is a registration-only, in-person event for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents - an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape innovative solutions that protect children online.

#DRAGON #ESRCFestival #FestivalofSocialSciences #OnlineSafety #Safeguarding

Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 12h

Participants will:
💡 Test and refine practical safeguarding tools.
💬 Learn how to talk confidently with children about online safety.
🤝 Help co-create real-world resources to empower families.

#DRAGON #ESRCFestival #FestivalofSocialSciences #OnlineSafety #Safeguarding

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 12h

As part of the Economic & Social Research Council Festival of Social Sciences, this interactive session invites parents & caregivers to join experts from Swansea University’s DRAGON team & @nspcc.bsky.social for a collaborative exploration of online safety & digital parenting.

#DRAGON #ESRCFestival

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 12h

DRAGON is excited to announce our upcoming FREE in-person workshop in Swansea - Digital Guardians: Co-Creation in Action.

📅 30 October 2025 | 2–4pm
📍 Volcano Theatre, Swansea

Sign-up here to attend: tinyurl.com/y4k2enzz

More info 👇

Please share.

#DRAGON #ESRCFestival #FestivalofSocialSciences

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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 14h

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social has done a brilliant job taking the lead on this report. It was a pleasure to be involved

Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

I'm thrilled to share my first publication with @theconversation.com, co-authored with my colleagues Dr @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social & Dr @maxwellmodell.bsky.social, with behind-the-scenes support from Prof. @stephencushion.bsky.social.

🔗 tinyurl.com/526vx978

TLDR 👇

#impartiality #journalism

Bob Vylan Glastonbury complaints upheld: here’s what viewers complain to Ofcom and the BBC about most

The vast majority of audience complaints are not upheld by the BBC or by Ofcom.

tinyurl.com

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

TLDR (6/6):

For both broadcasters, very few complaints were upheld: Ofcom upheld just 11, and the BBC upheld 4.6% in full and 0.2% in part.

#impartiality #impartialityproject #BBC #Glastonbury #media #mediastudies #journalism #journalismstudies #Ofcomcomplaints

Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

TLDR (5/6):

Impartiality complaints dominated for the BBC, making up 72.9% of all its complaints (most relating to Glastonbury and Bob Vylan’s performance).

#impartiality #impartialityproject #BBC #Glastonbury #BobVylan #media #mediastudies #journalism #journalismstudies #Ofcomcomplaints

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

TLDR (4/6):

The majority of all complaints concerned generally accepted standards — content that viewers found harmful or offensive.

#impartiality #impartialityproject #Ofcom #journalism #media #journalismstudies #mediastudies #Ofcomcomplaints

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

TLDR (3/6):

Despite often making headlines for impartiality breaches, GB News accounted for just 5.1% of total complaints.

#impartiality #impartialityproject #GBNews #Ofcom #journalism #media #journalismstudies #mediastudies #Ofcomcomplaints

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

TLDR (2/6):

ITV received the lion’s share of viewer complaints — 71.7% of all 33,108 submissions — over half of which were linked to Love Island and allegations of bullying and gaslighting.

#impartiality #impartialityproject #ITV #LoveIsland #journalism #media #journalismstudies #mediastudies

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

TLDR (1/6):

Our article takes a deep dive into complaints to both the BBC and Ofcom, exploring what they may reveal about the state of impartiality, and regulation in the UK.

#impartiality #impartialityproject #BBC #Ofcom #journalism #media #journalismstudies #mediastudies #audiencestudies

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 16h

I'm thrilled to share my first publication with @theconversation.com, co-authored with my colleagues Dr @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social & Dr @maxwellmodell.bsky.social, with behind-the-scenes support from Prof. @stephencushion.bsky.social.

🔗 tinyurl.com/526vx978

TLDR 👇

#impartiality #journalism

Bob Vylan Glastonbury complaints upheld: here’s what viewers complain to Ofcom and the BBC about most

The vast majority of audience complaints are not upheld by the BBC or by Ofcom.

tinyurl.com

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR (3/3):

For a language often underrepresented in mainstream media, moments like this matter. They remind us that language is culture — living, laughing, & lip-syncing its way into the global conversation.

#langsky #linguistics #dragrace #CatrinFeelings #RuPaulsDragRace #Welsh #Wales #Cymraeg

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR (2/3):

Her performances so far have blended comedy, charisma, & unapologetic Welsh-ness — from her leek-themed outfit to her Cardiff drag-inspired entrance look. RuPaul herself called Catrin “an ambassador to Wales”.

#langsky #linguistics #CatrinFeelings #RuPaulsDragRace #Welsh #Cymraeg

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR (1/3):

As only the second Welsh-speaking performer to appear on the show, Catrin is using the global Drag Race stage to celebrate Cymraeg & showcase the vibrancy of Welsh identity.

#langsky #linguistics #dragrace #CatrinFeelings #RuPaulsDragRace #Welsh #Wales #Cymraeg

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

🏳️‍🌈 “Boosting the language & giving it a platform.”

That’s how RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Catrin Feelings describes her mission — & she’s doing just that.

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

TLDR 👇

#langsky #linguistics #CatrinFeelings #RuPaulsDragRace #Welsh #Cymraeg

RuPaul's Drag Race star Catrin Feelings proud to represent Wales

Catrin Feelings said she wanted to platform the Welsh language on the drag show.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR (4/4):

Many teens remain unsure of what’s actually illegal — for instance, most incorrectly believe that consensual sexting between minors is against the law. These misconceptions not only spread confusion but discourage help-seeking when exploitation occurs.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm

Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR (3/4):

The support gap is stark:

- Just 12% of teens told someone at school.

- Only 7% went to the police.

- Fewer than 5% used in-platform reporting tools.

Instead, most turned to parents — & while many found that helpful, institutional & platform support often fell short.

#DRAGON

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR (2/4):

Those most at risk include:

- Girls: 32% reported experiencing TFSV (compared to 23% of boys).

- Neurodivergent teens: 39% experienced TFSV.

- Teens with mental health conditions: 40% reported being targeted.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sexualharassment

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR (1/4):

Teen respondents identified Snap Inc., TikTok, and Instagram as the platforms where sexual harassment is most common — echoing global concerns about how peer-to-peer environments can enable exploitation.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sexualharassment

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

A new study has revealed that more than one in four Canadian teens (28%) have experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) — from sextortion & sexual harassment to unwanted sexual images & deepfake abuse.

🔗 tinyurl.com/3z25z83t

TLDR 👇

#DRAGON #onlinesafety

More than a quarter of Canadian teens have experienced sexual violence online

A new survey reveals that almost a third of youth have been exposed to technology-facilitated sexual violence. Better protective and educational measures are needed.

tinyurl.com

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 1d

Of course! I'm glad you find them helpful

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